Business Development Manager 
Location: JP, 13, Tokyo - Shibuya
Department: Commercial
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Not Applicable
Industry: Marketing and Advertising
Function: Business Development

Company profile:
As augmented reality jobs go, one at Blippar is hard to beat. We are a rapidly expanding creative startup at the forefront of a brand new industry, so working here offers real opportunities to shape an innovative technology and the way in which people use it.Because of this, we like working with imaginative people who think outside the box, and we love people who throw the whole box away and build something completely new. Our bright, open, centrally located offices are energetic environments bursting with collaborative ideas and boundless enthusiasm.Aside from being part of an exciting, driven, super-friendly team that will nurture your talents and help you grow, at Blippar you’ll find plenty more tangible benefits, including weekly free lunches, evening drinks, and Olive, the office dog.You’ll also be working intimately, from the start, with some of the world’s biggest brands - from Coca Cola and Nestle to Conde Nast, P&amp;G and Jaguar.As a young, growing company spearheading the exciting augmented reality industry, the biggest perk of all is the creative control you’ll be afforded, whether you’re part of the design, tech, commercial or marketing teams. After all, we think our people are amazing, so we want them to stick around.

Job description:
An incredible opportunity to join our brand new Japan office in central Tokyo and to help drive the growth of our client portfolio across APAC.As a Business Development Manager you will be charged with delivering our ground-breaking augmented reality advertising solutions to the world’s biggest brands and agencies. Reporting to directly to the Managing Director, you will support our sales strategy by identifying and approaching target businesses and demonstrating the unique value proposition Blippar can deliver.The role involves generating your own leads, as well as converting inbound enquiries and coordinating our global client list. A highly demanding role, you will be in the field driving client acquisition and campaign execution whilst being well supported from our client services and delivery teams globally.We are looking for exceptional sales people with the experience of positioning bespoke creative and technical solutions to advertising agencies and global brands. A track record of delivering complex digital solutions via senior stake-holders is essential as is intimate knowledge of the advertising and media space. 

Requirements:
Successful candidates will have:3 years of B2B sales experience (Ideally in advertising, digital or marketing technology)Proven track record hitting and exceeding sales targetsExcellent client-handling skillsStrategic mind-set focused around a value-add sales approachUnderstanding of the digital marketing landscape (agencies, adtech, media)Agile and creative approach to business developmentBi-lingual Japanese and English

Benefits:
Our bright, open, centrally located offices are energetic environments bursting with collaborative ideas and boundless enthusiasm. As a growing company spearheading the exciting augmented reality industry, the biggest perk of all is the creative freedom and control you’ll be afforded; this is a genuine opportunity to shape a brand new advertising medium and the way in which people all over the world use it.You will be working closely, and from the start, with some of the world’s leading brands, media agencies, publishers and educators - including Pepsi, Warner Brothers, Procter &amp; Gamble, Nestle, Disney and Coca Cola - developing creative augmented reality solutions for global powerhouses across the full spectrum of industries. What we are doing has never been done before, so an active imagination is something we value particularly highly.Blippar’s senior management team are dedicated, hands-on, approachable people who will nurture your talent and encourage the development of your own ideas; we believe these are key to the continued success story of our platform.Being part of Blippar’s close-knit, passionate, forward-thinking team affords plenty of potential for learning about and getting involved in all sections of the business. As a creative tech company offering spectacular marketing solutions to clients, there are few areas we don’t touch upon. Life at Blippar is a steep learning curve, ideal for ambitious candidates who wish to push themselves into completely uncharted territories.We also offer:Competitive packagesGreat benefits and shares schemeEmployee incentive schemeFlexible working environmentWeekly beers and free lunchesInternational travel opportunitiesChance to develop ground-breaking techWork with state-of-the-art hardware and softwareCreative freedom and controlCollaborative opportunities with huge brandsPlease apply now for more information about this role, or check our careers page for details of other opportunities to work with us.